The Norman invasion & preparation

The video discusses the preparation and logistics for an invasion, detailing the number of ships, knights, and resources gathered. It highlights the challenges of transporting men and horses, including the consumption of resources and waste produced. The video also describes the weather conditions that delayed the departure and the eventual favorable conditions that allowed the fleet to set sail.

Who provided the largest number of ships for the invasion fleet?

• Walter Giffard

• Hugh of Montfort

• Bishop Odo

• King Harold

Approximately how many ships were used to transport the invasion force?

• 1,500

• 2,000

• 1,000

• 500

What was one of the major logistical challenges of transporting horses across the channel?

• Finding enough ships

• Feeding the horses

• Training the horses for battle

• Keeping the horses calm

How much manure did the horses produce in a month?

• 3 million pounds

• 5 million pounds

• 1 million pounds

• 7 million pounds

On what date did the fleet finally set sail for the invasion?

• October 8th

• September 28th

• August 28th

• September 18th